description Reefer Madness Overview
Reefer Madness is a 1936 American public service announcement presented as an exploitation film. The work explored themes of drug use and its purported negative consequences, originally titled “Tell Your Children.” It has undergone several title changes throughout its distribution history.
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info Reefer Madness Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1936 |
help Reefer Madness FAQ
What was Reefer Madness originally called?
Reefer Madness was originally released as Tell Your Children. It was made in 1936 and presented drug use through exaggerated warnings and melodramatic consequences.
Is Reefer Madness a documentary?
No, it is a fictional exploitation film rather than a factual documentary. Its anti-marijuana message was later widely criticized for sensationalism and inaccurate claims.
Why did Reefer Madness become famous?
The film became famous partly because later audiences viewed its warnings as extreme and unintentionally comic. In 1972, New Line Cinema reissued it under the title Reefer Madness, helping turn it into a cult film.
What subject does Reefer Madness portray?
The film portrays teenagers being drawn into marijuana use and then into crime and personal ruin. Its plot reflects the anti-drug propaganda style of the 1930s rather than modern medical evidence.
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